The McHugo Homes Blog

September marks a potential turning point in the property calendar. The summer holidays are over, families are back into routine, and the property market in Edgbaston and Harborne starts to pick up pace again. It’s a...

The property market in Edgbaston and Harborne this August isn’t following the usual summer script. Instead, it’s offering a unique mix of more homes to choose from, shifting price strategies, and solid demand for the right...

As the UK housing market finds its footing in 2025, all eyes are on one critical factor: the mortgage market. With interest rates beginning to ease and nearly 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgage deals maturing this year, borrowing...

The property markets in Harborne (B17) and Edgbaston (B15)-based on houses only- delivered a clear message in Q2 2025: activity is rising, stock levels are increasing, and both sellers and buyers are adjusting to the realities...

Trying to make sense of the property market in 2025? You’re not alone. Stock levels are on the rise, buyers are increasingly price-sensitive, and while interest rates are easing, progress remains slow. It’s a climate that...

May was a significant month for the UK housing market, marked by two bank holidays, a long-anticipated drop in the Bank of England base rate, and a record influx of property listings. The result? A market that’s busy, but...

Selling Smart this Summer: What Today’s Market Really Demands in Harborne and Edgbaston

If you’re preparing to sell your home in Summer 2025, you’ve likely heard it’s a “busy market”...but what does that really...

Home Prices Are Up in Edgbaston and Harborne – But Does That Mean Your Home Is Worth More?

April’s property data has arrived, and the headlines suggest optimism for homeowners in Edgbaston and Harborne. Asking prices...

The first quarter of 2025 provided a clear window into how the UK housing market is adjusting to a complex economic backdrop. Following a period of policy shifts, including the reintroduction of pre-pandemic stamp duty...

The first quarter of 2025 has come and gone, and it’s fair to say the housing market (both locally and nationally) has kicked off the year with surprising resilience. Amidst the backdrop of rising mortgage costs, a sharp...